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With this seasons trade fairs fast approaching, don't forget to check out our events page for detailed information on all the trade fairs we'll be attending this year.
This year is shaping up to be a busy one with events in London, Nuremberg and Frankfurt, so with plenty of events to

As we all prepare to welcome the jolly old man in a bright red suit to our homes, we at West Design are also excited to welcome and announce a new member to the West family, Docrafts. The craft supplier, based in Dorset, has an enviable reputation for innovation and creativity.
Natalie Galvi

To all,
We would like to start by thanking you for your support, loyalty and custom.
It is with great pleasure (and relief) that we are presenting our new 2017/18 catalogue to you. This coincides with the 25th anniversary of West Design Products Ltd. From its founding in 1888 as A We

Dear customers,
We are happy to say that all emails are now back up and running and that we would like to apologise for any issues you may have experienced and any inconvenience it may have caused.
Thank you very much for patience and support.
Kind regards
Customer Service

Dear Customer,
We would like to apologise for any email or website complications you may have been experiencing and any email bounces you have been receiving when contacting us, this is due to unexpected hosting issues.
For now, both incoming and outgoing emails are not working co

Dear Customer,
I would like to start by saying a big thank you for your support, loyalty and custom.
As you are aware, there has been a major fall in the value of sterling since June and, whilst we have absorbed this to date, it is obvious that we have no option but to implement a price i

Make sure you take the time to enjoy CNBC's look into the history and tradition of the quarter of a millennium year old company, Faber-Castell.
From appointing a new CEO to the prospect of a 10th generation family member being involved in the family run business, CNBC gets a rare insight

On the July 26th we at West Design Products partnered with Stone Marketing to celebrate the brilliance and elegance of the world renowned Faber-Castell. At the luxurious RSA Vaults in London, a collection of Art & Graphic, Playing & Learning, Graf von Faber-Castell and Creative Stud

We at West Design were excited to catch Copic being used on a Brazilian fishing television programme. To see this and more, click on the link below. We hope you 'reely' enjoy it.
https://youtu.be/GvdvryFdAtE?t=46s

The West Design and Faber-Castell team would like to be among the first to congratulate Pamela Preller on her stunning work ‘Golden Headed Lion Tamarin’, which has just scooped not one, but two prestigious awards at this years UKCPS 15th Annual Open International Exhibition.

We at West Design are excited to be returning to The Stationery Show, to be able to share industry changing deals and brand new lines. This year we are proud to be introducing the new LEGO stationery range, where you can build your very own ruler out of official LEGO baseplates!

West Design Products wins a prestigious award from Hobbycraft
The words ‘proud’ and ‘surprised’ do not come close to how West Design felt when it was presented with yet another prestigious award from the titans of the arts and crafts industry, Hobbycraft. It has been b

This year brought the introduction of the new LEGO stationery line, and having only been out for a short time, the reaction and interest has been fantastic.
We have recieved a fantastic review from the good people at brickfanatics.co.uk
'They’re quality products, as you&rs

We all knew that adult colouring has been quite the fad for the past year and it has now been confirmed in Channel 4's 'What Britain Bought in 2015' with Mary Portas.
Mary took the viewers on a journey through the year's latest crazes and biggest buys, and within those was th

Thank you 2015, hello 2016
The year is coming to a close and there is no better time for us to reflect on such a prosperous and ‘colourful’ year. With the unpredicted boom of adult colouring the company was awash with orders as our clients became the hot ticket for old and new art

Card making has never been so easy! With some basic materials you are able to add your personal touch this Christmas season.
Check out Glue Dot's Winter offers. Don't miss these incredible deals on the new counter and floor standing displays. These fantastic floor standing units are o

...the NEW LEGO Stationery range, which is coming to West Design soon. Designed to appeal to adults and children alike it'll be a surefire winner with your customers and make an eye-catching window display. What's not to love?

COMING SOON - our new Winter brochure offering up to 60% savings on our big brand names and own brand products from 1st September - 24th December 2015. It also details the exciting new lines to look out for in the coming months. Watch this space for more information.

To support retailers who are stocking up for the new term, we are offering 50% OFF Glue Dots' Back to School range. To find out more, see the huge feature in the August issue of Craft Business magazine, order our new Back To School brochure, or email sales@westdesignproducts.co.uk for mo

Our new Back to School brochure 2015 is now available and packed with great offers and discounts for our customers.
With savings up to 70% you'll want to get hold of a copy pronto, so do sign up if you're not already a customer, or email us for more information:
marketing@westdesi

Marabu Fashion Spray has just been awarded &ldquo;Creative product of the year&rdquo; at the Creative Impulse Awards 2015
The innovative textile spray paint has been gaining in popularity and making headlines since it was launched. Most recently, the product was seen on the catwalks o

Welcome to the summer newsletter from West Design Products. We are excited to announce the launch of our new website and to share with you details of the latest company news and industry trends.
If you would like further information about any of the articles in this newsletter or wish to disc

With less than a month to go until Father's Day, we have compiled a selection of craft supplies for homemade Father's Day projects and cards, as well as gift ideas that kids can enjoy with their dad.
Top Picks for Father's Day Craft Projects:
Picture Frame

Colouring books for grown-ups have become a global phenomenon. Creative colouring books are currently dominating the Amazon Bestsellers List and becoming more popular with adults the world over.
Originally praised for their stress-relieving properties, grown-up colouring books have beco

We’re delighted to welcome you to our new website. You’ll see that it’s brighter to look at, easier to navigate and packed full of news and new products. We’ve refreshed the content to tie in with our social media – join us on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube or Instagram,

This year's summer promo brochure is now available! We have 22 pages of special offers and massive savings across a huge range of items. To find out more please login to your account and head on over to the Media page to download the PDF. Offers available until 30th June 2015.

At the recent Hobbycraft conference, celebrating twenty years, West Design was the proud recipient of the prestigious "Best Strategic Partner" award. Marion Bray, MD and Hobbycraft's account manager said, "It was very unexpected but obviously we are thrilled that all our effort

We are delighted to announce the appoinment of our new European Sales Manager, James Daniels. James will be managing our accounts across Europe and helping to grow the brand further on the continent.
The European market is a really exciting area for us since we already have strong connections

Our YouTube channel is now live and includes fun how-to videos such as 'How to Make a Paper Pumpkin' and 'How to Make a Fake Moustache.'
More videos will be added throughout the year and further inspiration is available on our media pages, click here to view.

After weeks of intensive product testing by independent testers, the Creative Play Awards have announced their winners.
We are pleased to be able to say that the Creativity for Kids Fashion Headbands Kit has been judged as the Winner in the ‘Girls Craft Kits, 8-11 years’ category!

We’re delighted to announce that our European presence is growing. We’ve expanded our sole distribution of Faber-Castell Creativity For Kids kits from UK only to UK and Europe. And from January 1st 2015, we will be the sole UK and European distributor for Glue Dots as well.

November has begun and Movember is in full swing! In case you’re unaware, Movember is an annual, month-long event involving the growing of moustaches to raise awareness of men’s health issues such as prostate cancer. This is orchestrated by The Movember Foundation, which raises funds

Pinterst has become a higely popular social media app. Widely used for design ideas, the site has become particularly popular with 'Pinners' in the UK who can search for inspiration and pin photos to the relevant mood-board.
Arts and crafts ideas as well as DIY home improvement projec

At this year’s Mega Growth 50 breakfast at Turkey Mill, West Design products has been named runner up for the second year running.
The Mega Growth table lists Kent’s fastest-growing privately-owned companies over the last four years. Thank you for your continued support.